27 new markets to get Verizon 4G LTE coverage on Thursday

While Sprint is just starting to launch LTE devices, Verizon is expanding its already existing LTE network, and it looks like 27 lucky markets are going to get a taste of LTE speeds soon. Big Red announced that it’ll be launching LTE in the following cities this Thursday. We took the liberty of breaking it down by state.

Alabama: Auburn and Tuscaloosa

Arkansas: Pine Bluff, Siloam Springs, and Van Buren

California: Visala/Porterville

Florida: Fort Walton Beach and Ocala

Georgia: Brunswick, LaGrange, and Macon/Warner

Illinois: Peoria

Indiana: Kokomo/Logansport and Marion

Kansas: Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, and Hays

Maryland: Salisbury

New York: Cattaraugus/Allegany

Ohio: Sandusky

Oklahoma: Ardmore and Ponca City

Oregon: Salem/Albany/Corvallis

South Dakota: Pierre

Texas: Big Springs and Tyler

So if you live in one of the cities above, Thursday will be your lucky day. in addition to the expansion, Verizon has announced that they’re making improvements and enhancements in existing LTE markets, which include:

Now, if you live in any of the cities listed above, you’re either getting some fresh LTE love, or some improved coverage. Either one seems like a win to us. According to the numbers, Verizon will cover 230 markets with these new additions, which comprises about two-thirds of the population in the U.S.

So did your city make the list? Anyone feeling left out because they don’t have LTE coverage? Sound off in the comments!